The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that Israeli forces killed a Palestinian by gunfire at the border of the region on Thursday, as hundreds set fire to tires and threw stones. The Israeli military stated that over a thousand Palestinians gathered at the border, throwing explosives and setting fires to tires. The army's statement said, "The defense forces deployed in the area use crowd control means, including live ammunition when necessary and .22 caliber rounds." The Ministry of Health stated that the deceased was shot in the abdomen, while five others were injured by Israeli fire, including a child in critical condition.